{"product_id":"diy-flounder-net-028mm-mono-floating-top-rope","title":"DIY Flounder Net Kit — 0.28mm Mono Mesh, Floating Top Rope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your own flounder net — everything in one kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-strand 0.28mm mono mesh paired with a \u003cstrong\u003efloating top rope\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the headline lifts evenly along the full length of the net while the lead core bottom rope keeps the footrope hugging the seabed. Kit made up by Action Fishing Nets in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.28mm mono mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFloating top rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLead core bottom rope (choose 5mm or 6mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlinging \/ hanging twine \u003cstrong\u003eplus 2 needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28mm mono mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-3\/4\" (118mm), 5\" (125mm), 5-1\/4\" (132mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 60m + 1 x 30m of mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop rope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom rope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead core, 5mm or 6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction Fishing Nets, New Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 0.28mm mono mesh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.28mm mono is the traditional single-strand flounder mesh — nearly invisible in the water, firm enough to hold its shape, and easy to work with if this is your first net. If you'd rather have the softer, stronger commercial-grade option, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diy-flounder-net-multi-mono-floating-top-rope\"\u003eMulti Mono 0.12mm x 6-ply kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloating top rope, or floats on the rope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA floating top rope gives smooth, even lift right along the headline — a consistent wall of mesh with nothing to snag on and nothing to come loose. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diy-flounder-net-028mm-mono-floats-on-top-rope\"\u003eFloats on the top rope\u003c\/a\u003e lift at set points instead, standing the net up in arches. Both fish well; the floating rope is the tidier net to set and retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for a net that fishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSling loose — we build our own nets at a 50% slinging ratio (2m of mesh for every 1m of finished net). Many imported nets are slung tight at up to 70% to save mesh, and they catch less for the same length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow at least 1kg of anchor per 10m of net at each end, more in a strong tide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest in sheltered harbours and estuaries — not for surf beaches, dragging, or ground with plenty of oysters and shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick your mesh size and lead core diameter from the options above. Not sure what suits your patch? Give us a call — we've been making flounder nets for New Zealand fishers for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease check the current set net rules for your area (mesh size, net length, marking and set times) with Fisheries New Zealand before you fish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Action Fishing Nets","offers":[{"title":"5 inch (125mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 5mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675417669917,"sku":"18854213","price":381.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 inch (125mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 6mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675417702685,"sku":"18854214","price":426.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-3\/4 inch (118mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 5mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675417735453,"sku":"18854221","price":381.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-3\/4 inch (118mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 6mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675417768221,"sku":"18854222","price":426.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-1\/4 inch(132mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 5mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675417800989,"sku":"18854223","price":381.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-1\/4 inch(132mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 6mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675417833757,"sku":"18854224","price":426.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/1072\/3613\/files\/how-to-net-flounder-03-092019_3.jpg?v=1785811408","url":"https:\/\/actionoutdoors.kiwi\/products\/diy-flounder-net-028mm-mono-floating-top-rope","provider":"Action Outdoors Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}